New Jersey State Board Esthetics Practice Exam

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Which of the following are examples of viruses?

Flu, measles, chicken pox
Fungi, bacteria, mold
Allergies, eczema, psoriasis
Parasites, mites, ticks

The correct answer is: Flu, measles, chicken pox

The choice highlighting flu, measles, and chicken pox correctly identifies examples of viruses. These diseases are caused by specific viral pathogens that invade the body and utilize the host's cellular machinery to replicate and spread. For instance, the influenza virus is responsible for the flu, the measles virus causes measles, and the varicella-zoster virus is the causative agent of chicken pox. Each of these viruses has distinct mechanisms of infection and transmission, often leading to respiratory symptoms, rashes, or systemic illness. In contrast, the other options include a mixture of bacterial, allergic, or parasitic conditions. Fungi, bacteria, and mold are types of microorganisms but do not include viruses. Allergies, eczema, and psoriasis are not caused by viral infections; rather, they are related to immune responses or skin conditions. Lastly, parasites, mites, and ticks refer to multicellular organisms, which are distinct from the microscopic viruses that cause the conditions mentioned in the correct answer. Understanding these distinctions clarifies the nature of various pathogens and diseases.